ANDRE PRSONAL TRAINER

Photos by Sara Lando and David Hobby except where noted. Just as most of us are either right- or left-handed, it is said that we all have a dominant side of our brain as well. Left-brained people are supposed to be more analytical and methodical, whereas right-brained people are more artistic and creative. For most photographers, one of these two areas is probably a relative strength; the other a weakness. But ideally, you need the whole package. Which is something we were exploring earlier this month in Porto, Portugal. Read more »

COVID-19 Update: Thank you for your patience, and for your continued interest in in-person Strobist Lighting Workshops. To provide the safest possible environment for learning, we have paused the program until the end of the pandemic has been declared. Our current plan is to resume the workshops at that time. If you would like to be notified when we restart, make sure your name and contact into is on the interest list below. Thanks, David Strobist ® Lighting Workshops Our classes are held as both single- an multi-day events. They have small class sizes and feature lots of time behind the camera. In the longstanding tradition of Strobist.com, our goal is to deliver as much value and knowledge as possible while keeping the costs economically accessible. We work in an environment of rotating small teams, with lots of one-to-one instruction. We have fun, and I can guarantee you'll have a solid understanding of lighting principles before you leave. Or I won't let you leave. Single ...

UPDATE: Both workshops filled very quickly. I only do these about once a year; apologies for the imbalance. I have set up a system so people who are potentially interested in future small-class lighting workshops can receive advance notice. More info here . __________ I'll be teaching two, full-day lighting workshops in the suburban Baltimore/DC area on December 6 and 7. They are two separate one-day events. These are small-group workshops, with a maximum class size of 12 people each day. These are shooting workshops, and you'll be behind (and/or in front of!) a camera for most of the day. Assuming you arrive at this class with a basic understanding of f/stops and shutter speeds, you will leave with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of off-camera lighting. You will be comfortable using single and multiple lights both alone and/or balanced with a mix of ambient lighting. All lighting gear will be provided. We will also provide lunch. You will need to bring a camera that i...